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FDA considers new sunscreen ingredient for better skin protection, first in decades
A chemical that could offer better protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays has been on the market for over 20 years. But the chemical, bemotrizinol, hasn’t yet been on sale in the U.S. Now the federal government may finally be ready to approve bemotrizinol, which would be the first new sunscreen ingredient in decades.… -
Pink Floyd sells music and likeness rights to Sony for $400 million
After years of drama and a whole lot of backstage bickering, British rock band Pink Floyd is cashing in on their unique sound and likeness. The band has officially struck a deal to sell their recorded music, name and license rights to Sony in a deal reportedly worth $400 million. Sony now controls the band’s… -
Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting for his son’s directorial debut
Acclaimed Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis retired from acting seven years ago, but he will soon be returning to the silver screen for a movie close to his heart. The 67-year-old has confirmed that he will work with his son on a film. Ronan Day-Lewis, the 26-year-old son of the actor, managed to convince his three… -
White noise seen to boost growth in fungi; could it nurture other plants?
What if turning up the volume could help your garden grow? Mozart isn’t what’s being talked about this time, although music and plant growth has been debated too. It turns out that fungi might actually be partial to white noise. Researchers at Flinders University in Australia focused on a fungus commonly used in organic farming.… -
‘Most haunted’ roads in the US detailed in newly released list
With October here, the spooky season is right around the corner. A new list has recently been released detailing and ranking some of the world’s most haunted roads. A spot in New Jersey is near the top of that list. Clinton Road in West Milford ranks as the most haunted road in the U.S. and… -
VTuber Ironmouse breaks Kai Cenat’s subscription record on Twitch
In the world of streaming, nothing is ever truly certain, but at least for now, there’s a new most popular face of Twitch.tv. VTuber Ironmouse has set the record for the highest number of Twitch subscribers on the platform, surpassing the previous record holder, Kai Cenat. Ironmouse is part of a growing trend of creators… -
Wawa tops Sheetz in customer satisfaction showdown
The latest survey from the American Customer Satisfaction Index is in, and Wawa has emerged as the top pick for consumer satisfaction. The store beat out some tough competition, including its longtime rival, Sheetz. Wawa scored an 82 out of 100 in the survey, taking first place among U.S. convenience store chains. Sheetz wasn’t far… -
China reveals advanced space suit for upcoming moon landing
China is gearing up for its first manned moon landing, and the country’s space agency has just revealed its new spacesuit designed for the mission. After four years of research and development, the lightweight suit is specially built to protect astronauts during their mission. The lunar environment is harsh, temperatures can swing over 300 degrees… -
Discovery of 50 skeletons in Denmark sheds light on ancient Viking life
Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered over 50 well preserved Viking skeletons, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of the ancient people. The skeletons were discovered during renovations to the electrical grid in Asum. Archaeologists had no idea what they’d find beneath the surface, and said the discovery was a complete surprise. It was “truly… -
Las Vegas radio stations ban Green Day after Billie Armstrong slams the city
Green Day has found itself banned from the airwaves on two Las Vegas radio stations following comments made by the band’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong. The punk rock trio is facing backlash after Armstrong trashed Las Vegas during a concert at San Francisco’s Oracle Park. Armstrong, who is an Oakland native, took aim at… -
Netflix saw a spike in cancellations after co-founder endorsed Kamala Harris
New details have emerged about what led to a surge in Netflix cancellations over the summer. Many of those cancellations may have been supporters of former President Donald Trump after the service’s co-founder and chairman endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Reed Hastings publicly endorsed Harris and revealed that he donated $7 million to the Harris… -
Sabrina Carpenter had potential role in NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment
Sabrina Carpenter recently stirred controversy when she acknowledged theories of her involvement in the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The “Espresso” singer was performing at a Madison Square Garden concert when the comments were shared with fans. She said to a crowd, “Damn. What now? Should we talk about how I got… -
DirecTV to acquire Dish Network in major satellite merger
Major moves are being made in the satellite TV industry. Satellite TV provider DirecTV is acquiring its longtime rival — Dish Network — in a deal valued at nearly $10 billion. The network is making the big move in an attempt to compete with the growing number of streaming services. The two sides announced the…